When used as an adjective, this character means “healthy, strong, robust or vigorous.” When used as a verb, this character means &l…[详细]

Ancient separate-serving dining can be seen in the painting “The Banquet at Hongmen,” a depiction of the famous historical event he…[详细]

This character can be both a noun and a verb. As a noun, it refers collectively to food or meals. As a verb, it means to eat. 民以…[详细]

The Four Treasures of the Study Photo: FILE It is generally believed that the term wenfang (a study room) dates back to the Sou…[详细]

This character refers to writing implements such as pens, pencils or brushes. The upper part of this character symbolizes bamboo while the lowe…[详细]

Tusu wine was a daily drink among families during Spring Festival in ancient times. Photo: FILE Two thousand years ago, a typhoi…[详细]

This Chinese character refers to blessings that bring good luck and fortune to someone. 福祸相依 fú huò xiāng y…[详细]

In 1619, Charles de l’Orme, the chief physician to Louis XIII, invented a protective suit for plague doctors based on the belief that con…[详细]

This character often appears in the word li shi, known as history. When used as a verb, it means “to experience or go through.” …[详细]